These offices are very important.
In northern Ontario, many people come from sub-Saharan Africa. However, when they arrive here, they must go through an obstacle course, as there are no visa offices or pre-departure services in their respective countries. Sometimes, people from West Africa must travel to Senegal, where the only office is located. The situation is painful for them.
Northern Ontario has specific needs in terms of recruitment. Various regions of Ontario have their own needs, and it often happens that the recruited individuals do not meet the needs on the ground. That is the main issue. We would benefit from the government adopting a policy based on local needs. That would enable us to recruit people who directly meet our needs, and whom we could integrate directly.